Andrew Gracie and Franco Pellegrini (Lagoa)
DJs Andrew Gracie and Franco Pellegrini will spin the best of house throughout the night at the posh club Miroir in LagoaMiroir – 11PM
Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, 1484, Lagoa– Tel:(21) 2513-3898
Entrance: See venue for details.

Shotz Up (Ipanema)
Tonight the Praia Club, now located in Ipanema, will host the second edtion of the Shotz Up party. DJs Luan Nascimento, BB/\, K-A-Z, Vitinho DJ, and De Luca will spin the best of deep house, future house, big room, funk, trap, and EDM throughout the night. Entry is free until 1AM for both men and women with names on the list.Praia Club – 11PM
Rua Barão da Torre, 344 – Tel: (21) 9688 7404
Entrance: Entry is free until 1AM for both men and women with names on the list. R$20-R$60

Barbado (Copacabana)
It`s time for the best of pop, house, and beards as the Barbado party returns to Fosfobox in Copacbana for its fourth edition tonight. Special guest Jeff Valle will spin the best of tribal house during the night. DJs Fabiano Penna and Júlio Doutor will also spin on the Barbado stage in the subsolo (basement) during the night while DJs Marcelo Haubrich, Ginger Drag, Chloe Van Damme, and Phill Ferreira will spin above at the Fosfobar during the party.Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$30 – R$60

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Trio Ustres, Samba na Véia, and Bianca Leão (Centro)
AT 8PM, singer Bianca Leão returns to Rio Scenarium to start off the night with the best of samba and her reinterpretations of works by Paulinho da Viola, Noel Rosa, and Ivone Lara, among others. The group Samba na Véia will follow at 11PM with the best of samba and bossa nova from the 60s and 70s including their reinterpretations of works by Paulinho da Viola, Chico Buarque, and Cartola, among others. Then beginning at 2:30AM, Trio Ustres will perform the best of forró until the sunrise.Rio Scenarium – 8PM, 11PM, and 2:30AM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$25-R$40

Lapafest (Lapa)
The Lapafest party returns to the Leviano bar in Lapa tonight with singer Lucas de Moraes starting things off tonight on the first floor with a lively roda de samba including his reinterpretations of works by João Mogueira, Zeca Pagodinho, and Jorge Aragão. Singer Mar César will follow with more samba plus the best of MPB, soul, funk and samba reggae. Addtionally during the night on the second floor, the power trio Johnny’s will perform the best of International pop rock. DJs Márlio and Aílton Areas will spin the best of samba, sambalanço, funk, hip hop and electronic during show intervalsLeviano – 7PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$20-R$30 (Cash only)

White Bulldogs @ Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
It’s time for the best of rock, country, blues and soul as the group White Bulldogs performs live tonight at Lapa Irish Pub. If you are looking for quality imported beers and a welcoming environment to drink them in while rocking out, this is the place to go.Lapa Irish Pub – 8PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10

OMG Lounge (Leblon)
Opened in March, the OMG Lounge has been attracting both locals and tourists alike. In addition to offering an intimate atmosphere and new varieties of food and drinks, the venue is hosting events on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Tonight a DJ will spin live.OMG Lounge – 9PM
Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, 1321, Leblon – Tel:(21) 3083-6486
Entrance: See venue for more information.

Black is Beautiful @ Bar do B (Laranjeiras)
Tonight at Bar do B in Laranjeiras, the Black is Beautiful party will celebrate Michael Jackson and Pharell Williams. DJs Felippe Marchiori, Renato Jukebox and special guest Guzz the Fuzz will spin the best of classic and new R&B, funk and soul throughout the night. Promotions include Budweiser, Smirnoff Ice, Caipirinha, Caipivodka, and Sweet Heat for R$10 each all night long.Bar do B – 10PM
Rua das Laranjeiras 90, Laranjeiras – Tel: (21) 98477-2442
Entrance: R$12- R$25

Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
This American-owned restaurant and bar on Copacabana Beach is a great place for food, drinks and entertainment. Every night, Tony Boka is performing live from 8PM until 1AM. Boka is known for his varied repertoire that always pleases the crowd. Additionally during the month of June, Happy Hour specials on Mondays through Fridays, 6PM – 8PM, include two-for-one on draft beer and 50% off discount on petiscos (appetizers)..Restaurante Mab’s –Monday-Thursday 8AM-2AM, Friday-Saturday 9AM – 4AM
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: Free

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